- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Deacon Paul Elliott Robinson, Sr., Friday, June 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., St. Paul Baptist Church, 2259 Rowesville Road, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115, Reverend Dr. Charcey N. Priester, Pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2018-06-08
- Subject:
- African American men--South Carolina--Orangeburg--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Orangeburg--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Orangeburg---History--20th century
Funeral service--South Carolina--Orangeburg--History--20th century
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Orangeburg--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Orangeburg--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Orangeburg County, Orangeburg, 33.49182, -80.85565
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Paul Elliott Robinson, Sr. Birth date: (not recorded). Death date: June 1, 2018. Funeral date: June 8, 2018. Church: St. Paul Baptist Church (Orangeburg, S.C.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 472
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_robinsonpaulelliottsr20180608
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_robinsonpaulelliottsr20180608
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Belleville Memorial Garden
2900 Belleville Road - Orangeburg, South Carolina
Committal Service, Prayer and Benediction
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Deacons and Trustees of St. Paul Baptist Church
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Grandsons, Friends of Family and Barbers of the Community
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Deaconess of St. Paul Baptist Church
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Deacon Robinson's Village Daughters
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St. Paul Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Words do not adequately express the true meaning of what your presence has meant to us during the transition of our loved one. The prayers, kind gestures and expressions of sympathy have reminded us that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
We would like to show special thanks to the caregivers of our father: Mr. Marion Busby, Mr. Willie Haigler, Mrs. Ruby "Suzi" Shuler, Ms. Lorraine Summers, Mrs. Carolyn Wannamaker, Ms. Sheree Wannamaker, Davita Dialysis Staff, TRMC MSSU Doctors, Nurses and Staff, Veterans Administration (Dr. Leslie and Nurse Ron), Dr. Lamar Dawkins and Staff, Dr. Mohammad Nassair, Harriett Moorer, NP, Mrs. Loretta Green, LMSW, Grove Park Hospice, Leslie Monique Robinson and Ervin Smith. We pray God's bountiful blessings upon each of you.
"'The Family"'
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Simmons Funeral Home of Orangeburg Simmons Funeral Home of Santee
Paul A. Simmons, Founder and President 2868 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29119
803-534-2646
8779 Old #6 Highway, Santee, SC 29142 (803) 854-2044
www.simmmonsfuneralhome.com
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Prelude
Processional ....................................Clergy, Family and Friends
Music .............................. ............................... Combined Choirs
St. Paul and New Mt. Zion Baptist Churches
Scripture Readings Old Testament ........... The Honorable Mayor Michael Butler New Testament............................Reverend Joseph Robinson
Prayer of Comfort ................................. Reverend Todd Brown
Music ............................................................. Combined Choirs
Reflections Mr. Paul Simmons Grandchildren: Jia Herring McClain, Sadia Robinson, John 0. Herring, III and Paul E. Robinson, III Son-in-law: Dr. John 0. Herring, Jr. Son: Deacon Paul E. Robinson, Jr.
Music ............................................................. Combined Choirs
Acknowledgements ................................ Mrs. Margaret Darby
Music ............................................................. Combined Choirs
A Word from God ............... Reverend Dr. Charcey N. Priester
Recessional
Faith is being sure ofwhat we hope for and certain ofwhat we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
Deacon Paul Elliott Robinson, Sr., was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Joseph and Louise Brabham Robinson. He was the second of seven children.
He was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg where he excelled and developed his business sense. He was a hard worker and an early riser, as he would always say "Nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream!" After serving in the Korean Conflict, he returned to the historic Wilkinson High School and graduated. It was there in those halls, he met the love of his life, his wife, the late Josephine Elizabeth Felder Robinson. Paul attended Denmark Technical Trade School and studied barbering. Upon graduation from the program, he chose with faith and hard work to become an employer of men and women in his community.
Our Daddy's work ethic was developed at a young age. At seven years of age, he was a shoe shine boy. Paul was self employed and founded Professional Barber Shops 1, 2, 3 and Professional Hair Design. The family business has been a main stay in Orangeburg for over 60 years. Many barbers were trained, became business owners and were able to provide for their families as a result of his spirit, willingness to share, encouragement and mentorship.
Deacon Robinson was a lifelong member of St. Paul Baptist Church, where he served in various leadership capacities, too numerous to mention. He was a serious student, studied and was knowledgeable of the WORD of our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST. He trained his natural born and village children to keep the faith and trust GOD in all things and at all times.
Granddaddy Robinson left a LEGACY of WISDOM to last a LIFETIME; his Pearls of Wisdom to his grandchildren as they recall:
Dr. Jia Herring McClain: When it comes to negativity, "You gotta let the foolishness roll offofyou like water on a duck!"
Paul E. Robinson, III: "Keep people out ofyour business! "
John 0. Herring, III: "Now John, whaaaatever you do...don 't settle with a woman that doesn't bring anything to the table. Save you some money and keep GOD first! "
Sadia M. Robinson: "Don 't take no stuffoffnobodyI"
God saw fit to call "Bubba", "Kingfish", Paul, Deacon Robinson, our Daddy home on June 1, 2018. He left his thumbprint on our hearts, minds and we are blessed to have enough memories for al lifetime. He leaves his children: Deborah (Dr. John) Herring of Atlanta, GA, Paul E. Jr. (Sherri) and Leslie Monique both of Orangeburg; grandchildren: Jia (Dionne) Herring McClain of Chesapeake, VA, Paul E. Robinson, III and John 0. Herring, III both of Atlanta, GA, and Sadia M. Robinson of Tampa, FL; one great grandchild, Julian Levi McClain; his siblings: Josephine R. Evans of Orangeburg, SC, Ruby R. Lott of South Ozone Park, NY, Annie Lois R. Saunders of Brooklyn, NY, Joseph (Lizzie) Robinson of Williamstown, NJ, Louise R. (Eugene) Cleckly of Myrtle Beach, SC and Betty (Cartez) Johnson of Hollis, NY; brothers-in-law: Ben (Ruth) Felder of San Antonia, TX and Melvin Felder of Chandler, AZ; and a host of nieces, nephews, the past and present Professional Barbershop employees and Village Families from around the country. Thank you GOD for lending Deacon Paul E. Robinson, Sr. to us! Amen, Amen, Amen!